The county also estimates it could be liable for as much as $4 million in surplus equity owed to former owners who lost their properties.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 budget relies on $427M in tax hikes and $231M in one-time revenues to close Chicago's $882M deficit.

From 2019 to 2026, pension fund contributions made up the largest spending increase, growing by over $1.54 billion, or 113.4%. Over that period, Chicago more than doubled its pension contributions to ...

Some may prefer the way Chicago hosts events now. They may see temporary park closures as a fair tradeoff for the concerts ...

Chicago crime and poverty are connected: poorer neighborhoods account for 63% of violent crime—but job creation can break the ...

Minimum lot size regulations are driving up the cost of housing in Illinois, worsening the state's affordability crisis.